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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-01-12
THE SMITHSONIAN REGENTS.
Business Transacted at their Annual
Meeting TO.day-TwO Assistant Sec.
retarieS Elected.

The annual meeting Of the board OF regents Of
the Smithsonian Institution was held on Wednes-
day, January 18th, at 1890 am. Present: Chief
Justice Waite {the chancellor,, Senators Morrill,,
Sherman and Cullom, Hon. W. W. Phelps, Hon. O.
R. Singleton. Dr. Asa Gray, Dr.. Henry COpple, DR..
j. C. yelling, Gen. Meigs and the secretary, Prof
Baird.
The chancellor announced the death OF Rev. DR..
John Maclean who had been regent for nearly
twenty years and DIR. yelling made the remarks
upon the death Of DR.. Maclean and offered resolu-
tions OF respect to his memory, which were adop-
ted and spread upon the minutes.
The chancellor announced the election by joint
resolution OF Congress OF Dr. James B. Angel-
president OF the University of Michigan, to fill the
vacancy In the board occasioned by the death OF
DR.. Maclean.
DR.. yelling, chairman, presented the report Of
the executive committee for the last fiscal year,
which showed that during the year funds were
aamnistereo s ny Ine institution as follows: From
$23 746.SO interest on the fund for the year,
$42 $50; total expenditures, 81, 1895; leaving
also had charge Of the expenditure OF s2sS. 81
The report was accepted and a resolution adopted,
"that the income Of the institution for the fiscal
secretary, with full discretion to the items sub
Ject to the approval Of the executive committee.
rnt The secretary I Prot Baird , presented bis annual
was accepted. The secretary presented a COM
munication to the board nominating Prof. s. p
Langley, OF pennsylvania, as assistant secretary,
TO have charge OF exchanges, publications and
library, and Prof. G. Brown Goode assistant secre-
tary In charge Of the National museum, and on
motion OF Senator Morrill, the nominations were
approved and the gentlemen named elected. A
communication was read from NJ. NJ. Campbell OF
North Topeka, Kansas, proposing the establish
ment Of department OF language and the adop-
tion OF an American alphabet. Mr.. Singleton
stated that bill was now before Congress similar
to this proposition and the letter laid on the
table.
Prof. Gray reported that the first volume OF the
scientific writings OF Prof Henry had been printed
and that the second was in the press, and that
both would be ready for distribution in few
weeks. The board then adjourned sine die.
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Tried 10 ShCOs Kis Wife.
IDA BELL OF THE "ApoNIs" COMPANY, ATTACKED BY
HkR HUSBAND.

PHILADELPHIA. Jan. ia young man giving his
name as Frederlck j. Eustis was arrested last
night on the charge OF attempting 10 shoot his
WIFE Ida Bell member OF the "Adonisr coni-
pany. ErLslis came here yesterday and sought his
wife. Both have actions lor divorce, but Eustis
saws he desired a settlement. He met his vile al
the stage door OF the Jheater. and when she re-
fused 10 talk with him he remarked: Then HI
make you, and reached for his hip pocket, where
upon he was seized by an officer, who SAYS Eustls
was under the Influence OF liquor. tie told the
officer he had no intent 10 40 his wife harm, and
denied having a revolver, but one was taken from
him at the station house.
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General, Manager Finley.

TIE DoINGs OF AN oFIICER OF TIE LATE AsGLo-ANEkI.
CAN INSURANCE COMPANY IN LONDON.
Dispatches from Ldndon 10 the New York World
announce that Henry II. Finley, OF this city, is In
London representing himself as secret agent or
Secretary Bayard to inspect the United States con-
sulates and legation in England. He has, the dis
patches say, also represented himself as deputed
by the United states government TO sound the
London fipanciers on the silver question. He also
claimed to have work In London for the Alaska
fur company, for which he received q salary OF
$1,000 year. He went TO London, II is stated,
with $3.50, 900 In the bonds OF the derunct Anglo
American insurance company, and also many
thousand shares Of stock OF the company. His
stories were so plausible, IL Is said, that a
bonds and stock when some ono
cabled to a gentleman at Washington and received
an answer which aroused suspicion. The negotia-
tions were broken on, much 10 the disgust OF Fin
ley. He had gone so far and was so confident that
he had cabled to his associates at Washington 10
draw ON him 10 the amount OF S20 00o These
drafts came, but were protested, and In a short
time after the Anglo-American company failed.
IL Is said also that t1nley had scheme for build
ing a great Catholic university at Washington,
and is believed 20 have tried 10 obtain money from
Cardinal Manning" shortly after this. the Borids
dispatch says, 'she attempted 10 raise a fund OF
TO be sent TO Washington 10 pay for the lobbying
OF certain measuIes-he. or course, 10 nave charge
OF the distribution"
Finley was well known I'm this city. He caIne
here In 1876, pretending 10 have charge of dis
buIsements OF money Ior Mr.. Tilden. lac was con-
nected with the Anglo-Amerfcan Insurance cooa-
psny as its general manager.
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Some Views 0f Mr. Jay Gould.
HR FAvORS THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE BILL II n
Is FREED FROM AMBIGUITY.

ST. LOUIS Jan. l2.-Jay Gould, accompanied by
A. L. Hopkins, OF New York, and General Manager
Clark, started this morning for an extended tour
OF inspection OF his railroad property, going first
Texas. In an interview, Mr.. Gould confirmed the
statements recently made that arrangements are
in progress to practically abolish the bridge arbi.
trary here and to operate the bridge so That its
revenue Shall barely cover its fixed charges. He
also said that General Manager Clark has been au.
thorized to call for plans for new Union depot
here, and that during the coming year he hoped TO
see the building completed. 1t is to be situated
between 18th and 14th Streets TO be 600 feet long,
and to cost upwards OF s., 100000
When asked his opinion OF The Interstate c0m-
merce bill, he added:
81 am In favor OF it, provided it is revised and
made clear, which the original bill is not. The
long and short haul clause is especially ambig-
uOuS, and see that senator CullOn has taken
occasion TO explain and endeavor TO make 1t clear
1.-THE bill is as he claims, its 1ntents and purposes
should have been clearly defined at first. render
ing such an explanation unnecessary. When the
bill once becomes a law and the railroads OF the
country are compelled to work under its regula-
t1ons, they must act intelligently. The long and
short haul clause, as traffic men interpret II,
amounts to the practical exclusion OF the products
OF the far west from the markets OF the east. The
wisest course to pursue would be TO appoint an In
telligent commission and let that body pass upon
all questions arising"
allow do you regard the failure OF the bill to
regulate the water ways OF the country"
~ think that the mistake Is q grave one, but
nothing win demonstrate this as clearly as trial
OF the measure"
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burned by an Oil Explosion.
ACCIDENT TO RAILROAD woRKNES WHILE CLEARING
AWAY WRECK

LANCASTER. PA JAN l2-While the Columbia
and Niddletown wreckng crews were engaged ia
Clearing away the wreck at Shock station yester-
day afternoon ,Sre communicated TO a coal OH tank
near at hand aIfu H. exploded scattering the OIL
among the railronderS and setting fire 10 their
clothing. over a dozen OF the men were seriously
burned No fatal neSultS are thus far reported
The unfort unate men subdued the flames by roll
Ing in the SNOW.
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CHICAGO Jan. l2.--A Times special from Spring.
field Ohio says: IL is announced here that the 0i
rectors OF the Cleveland, Sandusky and Cincinnati,
the Springfield and Columbus road and the Indiana,
Bloomington and Western system have entered
into an agreement for consolidation OF the thIee
roads into one general system.
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FORGED LOTTERY TICKETS.
A San Francisco Establishment Has
Been Turning Them Out for a Year.

SAN FRANCISCO, JAN 12.-In october last paper
purporting to be one-ffth coupon of the Louisiana
lottery ticket, and bearing the number that had
drawn s., ,OOO was sent from Oakland to New
Orleans to be collected, and was there pronounced
q forgery. An Investigation resulted In the dis
covery or the dies from which the counterfeit
tickets had been printed in the ithographic estab-
nShment of George II. Baker, on Mission street.
near 1St in this city. Baker stated that he had
made the dies and printed tickets from them each
month since January, 1886, on the order OF two
men, whose names and addresses he gave TO the
authorities. Until the arrest or these men has been
effected, however, the authorities will not give
their names to the public. They cannot be charged
with felony as lottery tickets are not considered
property In this state, but will be arrested on a
charge OF misdemeanor in having printed and
uttered lottery tickets 1t is stated that large
business was done in these bogus tickets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-01-12

STAGE COACHES ABANDONED IN THE MOUNTAIN
KILLED BY Az AVALANCHE.

KILLED BY An AVALANCHE.
CHICAGO. Jan. l2.-A 7irnes special from Fort
Keogh. Mont. says: Many stage coaches are block
AIDED I'm western Montana. On the Sth the coach
from Benton to Helena was blockaded twenty
eight miles out, the team becoming exhausted
The driver and passengers walked 10 the next
station and all We're more or less frozen. The snow
is terribly deep in the mountains and the roads
are impossible. January I'd. Tony Wise aud "A
Swede named Martin were at work on the side OF
Sheep mountain. near Cooke City, developing some
mining property. 4 huge slide swept down ana
hurled the two men into eternity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-01-12

CHICAGO, JAN IA special from kankakee,
H. SAYS: freight train on the Illinois Central
was wrecked yesterday near Ashkum- c. koester,
OF Melvin, Ill, was killed, and Postmaster Holmes,
OF Melville, and another man, were seriously In
1ured.
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Expiring Suddenly While Calling ON
Lord SalfSbnrv.

LONDON, Jan. l2.-Lord Iddesleigh is dead. Thus
far but meager particulars are known regarding
his death. 1t has been ascertained, however that
he was taken suddenly Ill this afternoon While i'm
conference with Lord Salisbury, and that oeath
ensued shortly after. Lord Iddeseigh retired from
ment was reconstructed. 1t has been said that he
felt he had not been fairly treated by Lord Sails
bury.
DIED IN LORD SALISBCRY'S ROOM.
LONDON, Jan. 12-5 p.m.-It has now been ascer-
ta1ned that Lord IddeSlefgh was not taken with
his fatal illness while engaged in conversation
with Lord Salisbury, but that he tainted while as
cending the stairs OF Lord Sasburys official resi-
dehce in Downing street, as he was about to visit
his lordship. He was taken into the prime minis
ter'S room, and almost instantly expired.
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KISSING s'GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.
Extraordinary Scene at the Liberal
Radical Meeting in London Last

Extraordinary Scene At the Liberal
Radical Meeting in London Last
Night.
Special Cable Dispatch to the EVENING STAR:
LONDON, Jan. E.-Last nights meeting TO
organize the London Liberal Radical Union was a
great success The malcontents being entirely
overwhelmed, London now bids fair to be as well
organized as Birmingham used to be. Only con-
cfnatory illusions were made to the Irish Ques-
tion, as it is the eve OF the conference. sur
pr1sng feature Of last evening the outburst of
Kisses and hoot1ng when it was attempted to sing
political song to the tune "God save the Queen"
For several minutes the proceedings were inter-
rupted before the organ could drown the hostile
sounds. The reason Of this is the same as OF a
similar occurrence year ago. The people believe,
with justice, that
THE QUEEN Is NEDDLING WITH POLITICS
personally, and Intriguing in support OF her
favorite party and personages. II is an open
secret In court circles that the jubilee celebration
up to the present moment is little better than a
complete failure. The Prince OF Wales is enraged
at the blunderS which have followed his Initiative
The queen is known to be urging Salisbury to do
every thing he can to steer quietly on TILL the
jubilee celebrations are fairly launched.
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MAYOR HEWITT NOT Dead.
False Ruvm0rx Of Hsis Death Cause q
stir In New York This Morning.

NEw YORK, Jan. l2.-Rumors Circulated thick
and fast this morning 20 the eject that Mayor
Hewitt was dead. Mr. Berry, the mayors secrs>
tar-v received word about IL O'Clock that the
mayor was not dead, but was slightly improved
this morning Police Superintendent Murray tele-
sraphed 10 Mr. Hewitt's house for Information.
and was told that Mr.. Hewitt was much better
this morning and was able TO sit up. How the
r,lmors OF his death got abroad is matter OF con-
lecture
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The Potomac Front Improvement.
THE COLD WEATHER HINDERs THE PROGRESS OF THE
WORK

THE COLD WEATHER HINDERs THE PROGRESS OF THE
WORK.
Col P. C. Hams in his report to the chief OF en-.
gineers OF the operations for improving the river
front during December states that it was expected
that the work under contract with Benson & Nc
Nee for dredging in the Virginia channel above
Long bridge would have been completed. The un-
usually severe weather setting in SO early, how
ever, caused stoppage Of work December 4th and
compelled the contractors to remove their dredges
from their exposed positions. F. c. Somers con-
t1nued the work OF dredging and embankment,
forming bank above ordinary high tide. The de-
livery OF riprap stone for the protection of the em
Dankment % was suspended on account Of the ice
alter December 4th. Work under contract with
Henry Wilson, OF Washington, for dredging and
embankment on section three progressed but
slowly during the month, only 8, ,759 cubic yards
Will be continued during January, but nothing can
be done by the hydraulic dredges while the ice is
SO heavy.
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Telegrams to The Star.
BISMARCK'S ALARMIST SPEECH.
BritoI Who Do Not Love Their Queen.
PARALYZING THE COAL BUSINESS.
False Report of Mayor Hewitt's Death.
SUDDEN DEATH OF LORD lDDESLeIGH.
Extensive Business in Bogus Lottery Tickets.
RISMARCk,S wARLIKE SPEECH.
Britol Who Do Not Love Their Queen.
PARALYzING THE COAL BUSINESS
False Report of Mayor Hewitt's Death.
SUDDEN DEATH OF LORD loDesLe,oH
Extensive Business in Bogus Lottery Tickets.
BISMARCK,S wARLIKE SPEECH.
All Europe Profoundly Impressed by the
Itterances I'm the ReichStax.

0AA HVhVeAnUIy preSSeO Oy tme
Cttcrances I'm the Rcichstax.
Special Cable dispatch to TIE EVENING STAR
LONDON, Jan. 12.-The speeches OF Bismarck and
Won M0ltke were awaited with intense interest
and have produced deep impression throughout
Europe. The outcome certainly will be the pass
age OF the army bill by this or IL not as Bismarck
plainly said, by new reichstag. The Tines cor
respondent describes Bismarck's speech as deliv-
cred with a stammering sort OF caution when re.
ferT1ng to Germany's relations with Russia, and
with prompt. rapid utterance when dealing with
France. The general tone Of the speech and his
contempt for the Bulgarian question and the blunt
ness OF his threats to the reichstag were charac-
teristic. The alarmist nature OF the speech is
shown by one sentence: sTn comparison with the
war OF 1890, or know not what other year, the
war OF 1870 would be as mere child's play in its
erect on France" IL is striking coincidence that
simultaneously with BiSmarckS speech the French
government announce an increase In the army eS-
Inmates. The government Is prepared TO modify
the budget-reducng the expenditures on public
works. for instance, by fifteen million francS-and
nave resolved TO increase the army expenditure
by efghty-siX million francs, the increased army
estimates to be met by a new loan. The English
papers all ask this morning how long, with Ger
many asking lor more men and France more
money, peace is likely 10 be preserved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-01-12

HIGHLAND LIGHT, MASS, jan 12-The two
master schooner Carrie W. is ashore half a mile
north OF this station She sprung leak and Was
run ashore to prevent her sinking. The crew was
saved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-01-12

JSRsEy Cry, y. j., Jan. 12.-Frank Hebach, aged
thlry-CDree years, a German rope-inaker, of NJ.
La ,sarcen street, HobOken, committed suicide
this uhorrfng by shooting himself I'm the head.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-01-12

DA SILVA PLEADS ssNor GuurY."-This after.
noon the Brazilian, Francisco Bomina da silva,
indicted for hOusebreaking in entering the house
OF the Chil1an minister on the night Of December
S1st and also with the larceny or several thousand
dollars worth OF diamonds &C., at the same time,
was arraigned In the Criminal Court this after
to understand English, an interpreter was called
In. and the papers were read to him In Spanish.
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TWO NHN AND A HERD or CATTLE PRDclFfrATKD 10
THH ICE B4LOw-THR MEN FATALLY nJURED.
CHICAGO. Jan. IA special nom Adrian, Mich,
says: The iron passenger bridge, spanning Rafeen
river, &C Blissdeld, tell yesterday, intense cold
causing the iron to contract and draw upon the
supportA WIN. Slack and Charles Quie1ey, With
herd OF CATTLE were precipifated 20 the Ice below
Both meu aye injured tntaliy.
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The Washington Aqueduct Extension.
MAJOR LYDRCKER's REPORT ON THE PROGRESS OF THE

:
Major Lydecker has submitted to the chief OF
engineers his report OF operations for increasing
the water supply during December. He states
that operations in the tunnel were carried on in
about the usual way, but with slight increase
OF force on the work OF lining. The work OF exca-
walton in the heading west from the Howard UNI
versity was advanced 81 feet, and east from the
Champlain avenue heading was SS feet. The
length OF tunnel remaining to be excavated
January, but the contractors will be required to
increase their force and make better progress in
1ae u work OF excavation and lining. On account
or cold and stormy weather work on the reservoir
was but little more than nominal. It is proposed
TO suspend all operations ON the reservoir until
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MYaTERIOCE flRES.-1eSttruay afteFnOOn, about
3oclock. an alarm was turned In from box 7l3 for
a fire discovered in the cellar or the grocery store
OF Thomas NuntZ, corner OF 35th and streets
northwest A dozen boxes OF parlor matches were
found on a ledge in the cellar, one OF the boxes
having been ignfted and which, strange 20 Say,
did not set the others on f1re shortly afterwards
another alarm was turned In from the same box.
this time for fre In the front room OF Mr. MuntZ
residence, over the store. While the hremen were
attending TO this room daughter OF Mr. MuntZ
called out 10 him that the back room was on fire.
search was made throughout the house and boxes
OF matches were found In the different rooms with
scraps OF paper near by. IL was evidently an In
cendiary attempt. The damage was slight.
C0AST1NG ACCIDEST.-MhfIe James Moody, Q
young white man, was coasting on The hui on 3lSt
street, from N 10 n streets, last night about 10
O'Clock he collided with q hitching post sustain
also disabling mis- right arm. He was taken to
Cr0pleys drug store, where Dr. Suter rendered
medical aid, after which he was removed = ~
home l0z3 East Market SpacA
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Washington News and Gossip.
GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS To-DAY.-Internal rev
nue., S22o, ,594.35; customs s71O. .5O9.S9.

CHIEF ENGINEER GEORGE MELVILLE, Of Arctic
fame, was to-day detached from the Atlantic, to
which he was recently assigned and ordered to duty
at Cramps ship yard inspect the new be
built there. His recognized ability led the Secre-
taTy TO select him for this important work.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

~ CAUTION TO THE PUBLIC
SPRING WATER in Washington DC -A-'D
R sso.s
derive the benefits arising from this celebrated water
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Proprietors of the ceiebrsted Poiand dS spring.
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DS The Copartnership heretofore existing be:
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1857 the said n H. Psrker assuming ali debts ana ta oS
fbB1 HSB8T : i TJASSfSD. SASkfk
As shall continue in business at the old number,
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The partnership existing under the firm name
dissolved thus day By mutual eonsent Mr. podson
VI. RILEY DEEBLE.
u,r,n W4sarNSIoS, asa ,n. D. - G. ID Dec 4; 1855;
be conducted at the shove number by the undersigned
the
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BTk s1d as.9s' alasi aa Min Il
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friends and the pubic that he S has M
hlmself as Real Estate and Insurance Broker at No.
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to him Special Agent Franklin Insurance Co. Of Wash
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RESIGNATION OF PROF. F. v. HAYDEN-Prof. F. v.
Hayden has forwarded his resignation from the
United States geological survey, on account of Ill
nearly year, and is residing in Philadelphia
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LIEUT.. COMMANDER r. b. BRADFORD has been Or
dered to duty as inspector Of electric lighting OF
naval vessels, under the bureau of NAVIGATION